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Ebelsberg


Battle Name : Ebelsberg

Date(s) : 03 May 1809

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Austrian Campaign 1809 ,

Outcome : A victory for French & Allied Forces over Austrian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Hiller's VI Austrian Corps was isolated on the southern bank of the Danube [Donau] when it was caught by Massena's IV French Corps. Significant losses occurred on both sides before Hiller was able to extricate his corps.

Location

A village in the Oberösterreich province of Austria on the east bank of the river traun about 3 miles southeast of Linz. (Austria)

Casualty figures

French & Allied Forces

Number engaged :
22,000

Casualties :
3,594 (16.34%)

Austrian Forces

Number engaged :
26,000

Casualties :
7,581 (29.16%)